George Robert Reid - 73, of Kentville, passed away Monday February 27, 2012 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in Steam Mill, Kings County, he was a son of the late Earle Sr. and Margaret “Peggy” (Middleton) Reid. He had been employed with the Kentville Publishing Company (Advertiser) as a pressman for 37 years. He served as a deputy Sherriff with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice and had been an Inspector with the Nova Scotia Liquor License Board. George was always willing to lend a helping hand and in his retirement lent his expertise in printing to the Gaspereau Press, Kentville and Ink Spot Printing and Embroidery, New Minas. After having served as a firefighter with the Kentville Volunteer Fire Department he was awarded an honorary membership. He enjoyed educating youth during fire prevention week in various Valley schools and attended the Centennial Scout Jamboree in Musquodoboit as an instructor. Enjoying all sports, George coached a Minor Baseball team and accompanied a team that participated in a tournament in Winnipeg. One of his favorite past times was walking on various beaches in Nova Scotia where he enjoyed nature. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, the former Cheryl Ann Balcom; a daughter, Elizabeth “Beth” Jane Reid (Tim Boyce), Halifax; two brothers, Ivan (Janet), Greenwood; John (Marlene), Wolfville; brothers-in-law, Bernie (Pat) Balcom, Kentville; Danny Balcom (Kathleen McConnery), Ottawa; sisters-in-law, Gay (Danny) Brown, Canning; Cindy (Paul) Ross, Kentville; Janet Balcom (Ahmed Kloub), Kentville; Gloria (John) MacIsaac, Digby; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Dr. Earle Reid and William “Bill” Reid. Cremation has taken place and there was no visitation, by family request. A celebration of George’s life, followed by a reception, was held at 2:00 p.m., Friday March 2, 2012 in the White Family Funeral Home, Kentville, Reverend Doctor John McNally officiating. Donations in memory may be made to The Lung Association. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com.